Statistics and analyses of the 1979 opening fall enrollment in New Jersey colleges and universities are presented. The overall 1.4 percent increase in New Jersey is below the national average and below the previous year's statewide increase. However, this increase is greater than in New York or Connecticut. In two-year colleges the 5.7 percent…

The third in a series of six reports on higher education in Iowa, this document presents enrollment projections for Iowa postsecondary education institutions from 1978 through 1986. Data were collected from the regents universities, independent colleges, and area colleges throughout the state. A computerized nonprescriptive projection model was…

Information on the age and tenure status of instructional and research employees in Missouri higher education institutions for 1978-79 is summarized, including employees who devoted at least 50 percent of their time to instruction, research, or a combination of the two activities. Information in three topical areas considered important to…

This document presents an assortment of statistical data about higher education in Maryland. The information is presented for a period of years, so that trends can be highlighted. The book is organized by topic into these sections: (1) factors affecting enrollment, including college-going rate of Maryland high school seniors, their intended major,…

This document presents an assortment of statistical data about Maryland postsecondary education. The information is presented for a period of years so that trends can be highlighted. The Trend Book is organized into nine sections: (1) factors affecting enrollment, including college-going rates of high school seniors, their intended majors, their…

This report provides statistical data on higher education in Pennsylvania in 1996-97. Thirty-four tables and 8 figures provide data on basic student charges (including data on tuition, room and board, in-state versus out-of-state charges, and average annual increases 1987-88 through 1996-97); fall enrollments (including data by institution, age,…

This report presents data tables on fall 1998 enrollment at Minnesota's public and private postsecondary education institutions. An introduction and glossary precede the main body of the report, which has four parts: (1) five-year summaries for each institution, including total enrolment, full- and part-time enrollments, male and female…

Offers statistics showing community colleges to be one of the most cost-effective segments of higher education. Compares figures for public and private two- and four-year colleges with respect to tuition; federal, state, and local revenues; appropriations and grants; student financial aid; tax support; per capita government assistance; and…

Drawing primarily from a survey conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges in fall 1991, this two-part report provides a statistical portrait of the country's community, junior, and technical colleges on a state-by-state and institution-by-institution basis. The report details fall 1991 headcount enrollments, minority student…

In a set of 10 papers this volume explores nationally pressing issues in higher education, particularly financial and access issues, by examining those issues in the New York State's higher education system. The papers are: "Factors that Have Shaped Higher Education in New York State: A Historical and Current Perspective" (William C.…

This publication offers statistical information on higher education in Alabama for 1992/93 on enrollment, finances, tuition, faculty salaries, and degrees conferred, and also on academic libraries. The section on enrollment contains 24 tables with information on the following topics: general characteristics; enrollment at all higher education…

Statistical data are presented from Texas institutions of higher education, including both public and independent universities; medical, dental, and allied health units; junior colleges; and technical institutes. The scope of the data includes: (1) student enrollments from 1985-1989, enrollment by ethnic origin and sex, resident and nonresident…

A study was conducted to examine the delivery of off-campus and out-of-district instruction in Missouri during fiscal year (FY) 1988. For the purposes of the study, "off-campus" referred to those courses offered by a four-year college at a location other than its principal campus, and "out-of-district" referred to courses…

The challenge of equal educational opportunity in California and lessons from student affirmative action efforts are considered in a California Postsecondary Education Commission task force report, which also offers recommendations to promote high school and college preparation and educational opportunities for low income and minority students.…

Data on student financial aid in Texas are presented. Tables cover financial aid resources for students in Texas postsecondary institutions by program for 1982-1983, 1984-1985 and 1985-1986. For 17 state aid programs and 6 federal programs, the amount of funding is indicated for the state as a whole and for the following categories of colleges:…